CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $36
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.01

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.01 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $36 (599%)

Insurance Median: $14 (233%)

Cash: $36 (599% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (233% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.01 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ambetter / Centene	$5 - $7	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $28	83%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$5 - $6	83%
Dell Star	$5 - $6	83%
Sendero Chap	$5 - $39	83%
Superior Star	$5 - $128	83%
Superior Star Plus	$5 - $128	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $6	83%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$5 - $6	83%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$5	83%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$5 - $6	83%
Humana	$6 - $45	100%
Wellpoint Star	$6	100%
Champva	$7 - $8	116%
Cigna	$14	233%
Seton Performance Plus	$15	250%
Aetna	$16 - $45	266%
Superior Star Foster	$16 - $128	266%
Superior Star Kids	$16 - $128	266%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$18 - $145	300%
Covenant Health	$33	549%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $36.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85730.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85730.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.